Cowspiracy is the one that got me. 101 reasons to go vegan is super informative and it made me 100% for health reasons to go vegan. I want to do it for ethic reasons of course, but let's be honest... I'm selfish and sometimes I'm not thinking about that baby cow when I eat my dulce de leche in the morning. But the environmental and the health reasons hit me much more because I don't want to get sick and damage my health from eating dairy and eggs and I don't want to hurt the environment in such a profound way just for food when there are other choices.
+NiNiMeggie there are just so many reasons for veganism. For me, it was definitely the animal cruelty that got me. I don't know if anything else would've convinced me. But ALL the reasons just work together to the ultimate conclusion!! :)
Those two are great to begin with, but you should definitely watch Earthlings and it will really help you understand the cruelty because it is sometimes hard to imagine what it's really like for the animals, but they make it very clear. After that, I think you'll think more about the animal's treatment and health as well as your own which is great to care about too! :-)
Yours is my favorite Vegan CZcams channel, you give helpful info without getting too caught up with other youtubers who seem to center their veganism around drama. I have been vegan for 4 days, I am doing good so far, and I hope to continue. Anyway, thanks for the helpful tips and tricks, meal plans and recipes!
Don't get discouraged if you slip up :) It happens to the best of us, just remind yourself of why you went vegan in the first place and keep going. How're you doing so far?
I loved this video - short, sweet, to the point and extremely genuine and informative. I share your view on all of this and I think you are coming from a good place. It's fun being vegan! And it makes you feel good on a daily basis to be doing something good! We need to send this message vs. all the other negative messages about veganism out there - so important. Keep doin' you girl!
I love this video! Every time someone tells me I can't eat something, I always say "I can eat it, I just choose not to. Just like people make choices all the time when it comes to food based on preference, or a diet they're following, I choose not to eat those foods because of the pain they bring to animals and myself." I've gotten a couple people to stop bugging me after I tell them that.
The most level-headed, non- judgemental, reasonable, rational & sensible vegan advocate I've come across on CZcams. No hint of superiority or preaching. What a breath of fresh air!!!!! I'm off to check out more of your videos! :) xxx
For me, I only cook vegan food at home, but the no.1 hardest part about totally letting go of dairy products is those situations where I can't really have control over my food myself, such as business lunches or when on the road. I have a history of eating disorders as well and not being able to eat until I'm satisfied (since a lot of the food they might prepare for a vegan on a business lunch is totally rubbish, like two asparagus crossed on a plate together with three cherry tomatoes
this is a fantastic video. thank you so so much for making it. i'm going on my sixth year of being a vegetarian and have very very slowly been transitioning.
GREAT Video!!!!!!!!! We were vegetarian since the 70's and it was seeing a huge floating garbage island when sailing from California to Hawaii in the 90's that we realize that being green and as off grid as possible would fit best with a plant based/vegan lifestyle. And I know that the majority of tens of thousands of people whom Dr. Dean Ornish and Dr. John McDougall have seen or spoken to, are vegan for health reasons and have not gone back to eating animal products. They both have noted it's over thinking the issue that causes people to give up rather than keep trying. And that people need to realize it can take a good month before a new habit takes root. If you fall down, get up and keep trying. Our veganism is no different than having someone in the family with type 1 diabetes, food allergies. We don't preach we just are vegan. Most non vegans eat more vegan foods than they may realize.
I just found your channel and I'm loving it! I really needed this inspiration, I just became vegetarian in May and am trying to make the transition into veganism (which has proven tough thanks to my meat/dairy/egg loving family). I needed a reminder as to why this is important, so thanks a lot and keep up the great videos :)
I just found you and I really enjoy your videos! For the last three months I tried to eat as less dairy, eggs and meat as possible. Over a month now I stopped eating meat and my next stap is completely stopping consuming dairy products. I need to learn a lot and I have a long way to go, but those kind of videos really help (:
+theofficialxx That's so awesome! Thank you so much for watching. You should try going vegan in January - check out veganuary.com for inspiration. My friends are doing it :)
+TheSUPERHAPPY1 - Yeah, i ended up watching it on CZcams the same week i finally discovered - and decided to sit down and watch - Earthlings. They're both completely no-flinches allowed: here's the full truth your mamma and your teachers never told u about where meat comes from these days. Anyway, Lucent is from Australia, and focuses on the industrial pig industry there, though concludes with hidden camera footage from other animal livestock sectors too. Similarly to Earthlings, it is really wall made; it doesn't have the heavy philosophical quotes throughout, but has ALL the hidden camera footage you don't really want, but really do need to see. Highly recommend both, especially for the tough guys who profess not to care about cute cuddly furry animals.
You're so right about the mindset.. I was vegetarian for years (17) and veganism seemed so hard and I thought I couldn't give up cheese or quark. Now I have eaten vegan food for couple of weeks and feel so stupid. Not hard at all :D. Ok eating out can be a bit challenging but thanks to social media, often other vegans have found out the vegan options already.
I'm not vegan but interested in it and I usually avoid dairy and eggs just due to personal preference and the only thing I've seen as more expensive than the animal based alternative is milk. Meat is so expensive that it just always will be cheaper to be a vegetarian/vegan
Great video!!! I really appreciate this so much. This is exactly what I was looking for. I'm a newbie in the community of veganism, BUT I'm so enthusiastic and determined. Tips and favorite vegan snacks would be greatly appreciated!
Is it completely necessary to watch documentaries? I am 100% convinced on being vegan and I don't really want to see the graphic images in the documentaries because it really bothers me. I know the main three reasons I am vegan: ethics, environment, health without watching any docos!
+daynac4a If you are convinced and you know, then no, you probably don't need to watch the documentaries. I'm mainly speaking about people that don't fully understand the repercussions of purchasing and consuming animal products. I also can't watch the graphic stuff any more - so I don't. No need to preach to the converted :)
Great video, Tks for posting. Just past my first year anniversary being vegan and am still watching and learning. When some asks if am vegan? I always answer, I am being the best vegan I can be. Love that you said not to get too hung up:)
Wow I loved this video so much! I always feel bad if at my college I don't have a vegan option and I have to eat some type of animal product.... Also I love how you talked about the positivity part, so well-said!
the biggest thing stopping me is that i love going out to eat with all my friends and there are so few reasonably priced vegan options. but when i'm not out i eat almost completely vegan! (i still haven't switched fully to vegan cheeses and occasionally have an egg -- i've cut down though). it's a longer-term goal for me.
Thanks for your documentary and video suggestions I want to watch them all! I have no intention on going vegan but as a nutritionist I'm always interested and on the quest for more knowledge on various healthy lifestyles and eating preferences
Hi I adore your vegan reciepes and you. I am Korean american women who just went vegan and loving it. I am so lucky I found you on the net. Because, one of my concern was how am I going to create all my favorite Korean dishes vegan. You make it look so easy and more interesting. Thank You!!!!!! Anna from Rochester,NY
These are the tips I always tell people! Lol especially for them to take it slow because it can be VERY overwhelming. And also I think it's very important for them to have a basic understanding of nutrition. You'd be surprised how many people don't know what our macronutrients are and that's just because they don't have the education on it so it's harder for them because they don't know what the difference is between good carbs or bad carbs for example. I got asked what a carb was once so yeah it takes time and patience.
+VeganMadeYeezy There definitely needs to be more education about this stuff. It's sad how little we know about what we are putting into our bodies!! thank you so much for watching xx
I absolutely love you! I love all your videos thank you so much for helping me on my journey you are the first CZcams person I started following when I started my vegan journey and I've been watching your vidios littereally since you joined CZcams keep up the good work and thank for all the inspiration and showing me new things to eat. 💙
I've been a vegetarian for 6 months and I've been thinking about transitioning to a vegan simply because I hate the way animals are used so cruelly just for peoples benefit. still thinking about it but I will definitely educate my self more first so I know my reasons. thankyou so much for the tips ☺
While I TOTALLY respect and understand the MANY reasons to go vegan, I'm very curious as to why so many vegans say "health reasons are not enough". I have to respectfully disagree. If everyone is sick and dying, who is going to be left to even fight for the animals or the environment? I feel that your own health and the health of your friends and family is extremely important so that you empower others to spread the message. Heart disease, cancer, diabetes, etc. are wiping out humanity at disturbing rates. If we can save more human lives, should that not in turn lead to more people being alive and well for activism?
I'm beginner vegetarian but I try to look in a vegan way to put stuff together I'm getting the vege meats and I put in a wrap I add spinach bell pepper and celery I'm just experimenting right now transitioning
+Joe Crockenberg it was easy for me because I just moved out from my parents house. So I didn't have to deal with other people buying and making my food so it was all just me making the choices for me. The only thing that was "hard" was making sure milk is not in the things I'm buying because it is really common. And when I went out to eat with my friends and they didn't know I was vegan yet, that was something new to navigate for me. Other than that it was easy for me. :)
Leyna Stemle I'm vegan for every reason there is! I love the Earth and I love animals. I also want to take advantage of my health and build good karma.
Leyna Stemle I started because of environmental reasons! My resolve got stronger when I watched documentaries about the ethics, and I saw the health impact. But the crux of it was always environmental for me.
I totally agree with education to helping this lifestyle stick! I've seen tons of people watch only one documentary, go vegan, and then quit 2 days later.
+Sarah Rosenfelder Yes, this is why sometimes I think it's even better to make a "slower" transition than jumping straight into it. Sometimes, for some people. Thank you for watching xx
I really enjoy your approach and wish you every success as a CZcamsR. I was vegetarian for 11 years and have just started being Vegan. I am feeling really good about it and am excited to try your recipies. You mentioned London.....Ontario? You sound Canadian, like me.
+Valrita Fournier that's awesome!! oh and I live in London, UK :) I am definitely Canadian but i'm here on a working holiday :) thank you for your comment
I love your videos! I'm going vegan mainly because of the animals but I'm also allergic to many things such as dairy products, wheat, gluten, and of course meats... It's really hard to find things that are 100 percent gluten free and vegan in grocery stores :/ I've gotten rid of everything in my diet but fish because I like sushi... I know, I know, I'm getting better! Your videos are giving me a lot of great ideas for recipes because I love to cook. I'm trying to get rid of fish right now :) I love you girl thank you
Watching earthlings alone made me vegan. main reason was for the animals, but also going vegan helped me with my IBS-C a LOT. And helped me with losing weight.
So I decided to watch earthlings trailer, got as far as them skinning the bird ALIVE. Nope nope nope. Aside from the argument for veganism, just from a what the perspective, how the hell does that happen, both legality/regulations, and the individual doing it. Just beyond belief. Stepping majorly closer in my journey definitely. On the other hand, don't you wish you could unsee some things? that trailer definitely the top of my list
I agree with educating myself.cuz,sometime people on vegan diet don't know much about veganism(why vegan is important for earth,how veganism impact on what...)u know,Japanese still don't know much about vegan.so,I can't educate others.however,I can educate myself and it's sustainable!
I went vegan because of my health! If you have serious health issues nothing in the world will make you go back to eating normal, once you feel the difference in your body after eating healthy for a while and watch the symptoms rapidly go away!! What is challenging to me is to find vegan recipes that have no oil!!! If you know any sources where I could get some oil free recipes, please share! :)
Actually, Earthlings is not available for free anymore. They couldn't afford to give it away and continue to make other movies like Unity which just came out and is awesome. They're trying to get the full movie deleted from yt. Maybe delete the link? I'm all for cheap but Shaun Monson put a lot of blood, sweat, and tears into Earthlings and I hate seeing someone else profit off it. Excellent tips, though!
I think it should be free to watch. It shouldn't be about the money, it was supposed to be about the animals. Making people pay for something that isn't exactly desirable to watch will drive off ALOT of people that might have watched it on CZcams on a lazy day just to see what the hype is about.
+Narissa Howell I understand what you're saying, but you have to understand that that is his job. Do you work for free, or do you expect to be paid? I can't afford to work for free and I imagine he and his team can't either. People shouldn't expect everything to be free all the time.
Hi I love your videos and they've really inspired me to become vegan I've watched forks over knives etc and been thinking about becoming vegan for agessss now but my mum and dad are so against it. my mum forces me to eat meat no matter how much I refuse I haven't even mentioned becoming vegan because I know exactly what they'd say. I really don't know what to do I try to eat vegan whenever I can (usually breakfast and lunch unless I go out with my family) but I can't stand having to eat all these cruelty products anymore I feel sick whenever my family forces me to eat them and no matter how much I try and talk to my mum she won't listen and says I'm going through 'a stupid phase' I really don't know what to do.
+Lauren Lane Just eat what you want to eat, and don't eat what you don't want to eat. I wouldn't make it a big issue off it with your mum. When out with the family, just get a plate of chips or something. And if push comes to shove eventually, just stand your ground, stick to your guns and say it makes you sick to eat meat, and sooner or later, your opinions and beliefs will be respected. It may not be easy to fight this battle, but nothing important in life is ever easy, but you WILL win, and you will feel happier and so much better about yourself! Best of luck, and God bless you!
Do you possibly have any advice on going vegan as a teenager, and what to do when your entire family eats meat/foods with animal products? Or at least how to maintain a vegan style around school food.. Any advice appreciated
Hi there. I'm currently transitioning to Vegan. My advice is to stay positive. Maybe go with ur parents to the grocery store & help select healthier food options. And for school, maybe u could pack ur lunch. I know that's what I have to do for work, since there's really not many healthy food choices there. Pack snacks of fruits, veggies, granola. Make it fun & mix it up. Good luck!!!!
I know we should eat LOTS of food, but it's too much. When I see some of your "what I eat in a day" videos I think I could never eat so much food, I'm not hungry enough for it! But I don't want to have a lack of nutrients :// I think I'll have to make an effort to eat more xb
+TheAvrilLavigneProject haha do I eat that much?? LOL I didn't think I eat that much. Everyone's appetite and everyone's capacity is different though. I would say eat when you are hungry and stop when you are full; carry snacks around with you because you might get hungry more frequently. It's only if you start feeling super tired/low energy that you might need to consider how much you are eating.
+TheAvrilLavigneProject haha do I eat that much?? LOL I didn't think I eat that much. Everyone's appetite and everyone's capacity is different though. I would say eat when you are hungry and stop when you are full; carry snacks around with you because you might get hungry more frequently. It's only if you start feeling super tired/low energy that you might need to consider how much you are eating.
Can you recommend a documentary that is informative yet isn't graphic? I really love learning about veganism and vegetarianism, but seeing blood and seeing animals being tortured really saddens me. 😭 I'm slowly trying to go vegetarian, but want to learn more about veganism without seeing visuals of animals being tortured. 😢
+MeganIsSoSmiley Awesome that you're learning about veganism :) I think it's important to see the graphic stuff though, because it's the reality of what we're consuming. But I do get that it's difficult to watch. All the documentaries and videos I've mentioned, other than Earthlings, are not graphic. Cowspiracy is a great one that you should check out :)
'forks over knives' for nutrition info., 'what the health' tells what the meat/dairy industry doesn't tell you. Don't watch Earthings....way, way graphic.
Hey do you have any advice for me because I'm only 13 and no one else in my family is even considering veganism but I'm already vegetarian and I want to be vegan but I'm not sure where to start please help!
YellowPanda okay so I am not vegan yet today has been my full day ad a vegan. I went vegetarian 10 months ago and I was vegan off and on. Make sure you do your research on why your going vegan and make sure you eat enough! your parents are going to probably be against it (mine were) do not push veganism on them! it will only make them angry. Tell them all the good things about veganism and how healthy it is. maybe even watcha. documentary with them.
I disagree with what you said about eating vegan for only health reasons. My reason for being vegan isn't an ethical one but a health one. And it's my health that keeps me accountable. It's wanting to be here for my family that keeps me accountable. Its being a role model of health to my friends and family that keeps me accountable. It's my being an encouragement to those who are also trying to become healthy that keeps me accountable. I love animals, but they aren't what motivates me because I'm motivated by seeing others get healthy. So, there's more facets to veganism than just ethical.
What video or documentary has no graphic detail because I have seen all that and it upsets me too much. I know what goes on, I.e what happens to male chicks 😓
I know it is something that you would think is vegan, regardless of brand. I genuinely have no idea why they use isinglass at all. I am guessing it is cheap 😞
I really want to try transitioning to veganism, but I go to boarding school, so it's going to be really hard because I can't plan my meals. Does anyone have any tips?
Does your school offer vegetarian options? I think they're required otherwise that's discrimination! I think for as long as you're in boarding school you'll just have to go for vegetarian! Because not eating meat and still eating eggs/dairy is still a great contribution, depending on your will power becoming a vegan will be difficult, I'm transitioning now and I've stopped eating beef and pork entirely. I know it's not a lot but it's only been almost two months and after that I'm going to try and give up dairy and fish. As long as you're contributing it's better than nothing!
OMG...the pumpkin chili from Thug Kithen's Eat Like You Give a Fuck is AMAZING!!!! There is so much variety out there. The thing I struggle with are my dogs...what to feed them. The vet has them on 3/4 veg & fruits and 1/4 meat. I am thinking it is OK to feed them protein in the form of beans. I am still researching that. I don't want to buy animal products anymore. Period.
+TheyWhirleyGirl I've heard of lots of people feeding their dogs a vegan diet, but I'm unsure of the details. I'm sure there are some resources online about it though! :) and pumpkin chili sounds amazing
What beauty products/makeup products do you use that are cruelty free? I live in the uk too and not many of our drugstore brands are 100% cruelty free which sucks :/
+Pandapop I'm still working on veganising my makeup/beauty collection. I know that Superdrug has a vegan and cruelty free makeup and beauty range though, so I've been using some of their products :) I haven't tried any of their makeup stuff yet, but I will soon! I also like eyeslipsface for cheap makeup products - they are also 100% vegan.
+Cheap Lazy Vegan Thank you so much for the reply. Your videos are helping me a lot with veganism. It's good to see other people with the same views as you :3
I don't work for any of these companies, just recommending based on my personal experience :.faith in nature, green people, Weleda, dr hauskhka, jasön, levara, and many more. You do have to check individual products within ranges though cos some products may not be vegan. But all as far as I'm aware are cruelty free and most are organic .
love this video... great tips. you always look pretty. I do it , for animals, planet. and I can't watch graphic video's like that. It will give my night mares.. and I get the point about animal abuse. all of that. I love animals, why would I want to eat them. I love fruit and veggies.. and grains.
+melissa salisbury Thank you so much :) Yeah, the graphic videos are tough but that's what got me to go vegan. Different things work for different people.
+Erin Beattie Not at all!! I don't think that's very common. Maybe if you do very high carb and very low fat, although I haven't looked too much into it, as I've never had the issue.
haha I always laugh so hard when I hear vegan people eat too less.. Ive gained 10kg because I went vegan, haha its just because vegan food is so freakin delicious!
+mrs69cm haha I also had an experience, where I gained like 5 pounds in a month cause I kept baking so much vegan treats.... then i stopped baking cause it was getting out of control LOL
Eating a shit ton more is my fav part about eating vegan food!
+Sarah Studt haha same! My portion sizes put my body building dad's to shame
Corina Sirbulescu When my SO asks if I'm going to have another bowl of spaghetti/rice/fries, I say HELL YEAH, I need my carbs!
+Sarah Studt LOL yes yes and YES
Same
Cowspiracy is the one that got me. 101 reasons to go vegan is super informative and it made me 100% for health reasons to go vegan.
I want to do it for ethic reasons of course, but let's be honest... I'm selfish and sometimes I'm not thinking about that baby cow when I eat my dulce de leche in the morning.
But the environmental and the health reasons hit me much more because I don't want to get sick and damage my health from eating dairy and eggs and I don't want to hurt the environment in such a profound way just for food when there are other choices.
+NiNiMeggie there are just so many reasons for veganism. For me, it was definitely the animal cruelty that got me. I don't know if anything else would've convinced me. But ALL the reasons just work together to the ultimate conclusion!! :)
Those two are great to begin with, but you should definitely watch Earthlings and it will really help you understand the cruelty because it is sometimes hard to imagine what it's really like for the animals, but they make it very clear. After that, I think you'll think more about the animal's treatment and health as well as your own which is great to care about too! :-)
Earthlings was mine it killed me :( and the film that lead me to that and took my view on dairy differently was Gary Yourofsky
Yours is my favorite Vegan CZcams channel, you give helpful info without getting too caught up with other youtubers who seem to center their veganism around drama. I have been vegan for 4 days, I am doing good so far, and I hope to continue. Anyway, thanks for the helpful tips and tricks, meal plans and recipes!
Don't get discouraged if you slip up :) It happens to the best of us, just remind yourself of why you went vegan in the first place and keep going.
How're you doing so far?
2 months strong!! Thanks for the advice and thanks for asking!
Whoa that's amazing! Keep it up :)
One month and counting... Had one chai tea though 😐 good luck and stay strong 🌼
I loved this video - short, sweet, to the point and extremely genuine and informative. I share your view on all of this and I think you are coming from a good place. It's fun being vegan! And it makes you feel good on a daily basis to be doing something good! We need to send this message vs. all the other negative messages about veganism out there - so important. Keep doin' you girl!
+becca fox thank you so much!!
Getting up and go to the gym is more challenging than being vegan. lol
+wendieee shibalover LOL that is definitely the case for me hahaha
I love this video! Every time someone tells me I can't eat something, I always say "I can eat it, I just choose not to. Just like people make choices all the time when it comes to food based on preference, or a diet they're following, I choose not to eat those foods because of the pain they bring to animals and myself." I've gotten a couple people to stop bugging me after I tell them that.
+Molly Drummond haha cause they got nothing else to say after you tell them that fact! Words are so powerful. Thank you so much for watching xx
The most level-headed, non- judgemental, reasonable, rational & sensible vegan advocate I've come across on CZcams. No hint of superiority or preaching. What a breath of fresh air!!!!! I'm off to check out more of your videos! :) xxx
For me, I only cook vegan food at home, but the no.1 hardest part about totally letting go of dairy products is those situations where I can't really have control over my food myself, such as business lunches or when on the road. I have a history of eating disorders as well and not being able to eat until I'm satisfied (since a lot of the food they might prepare for a vegan on a business lunch is totally rubbish, like two asparagus crossed on a plate together with three cherry tomatoes
this is a fantastic video. thank you so so much for making it. i'm going on my sixth year of being a vegetarian and have very very slowly been transitioning.
That's awesome!!! Hope everything is going well for you. Thank you for watching xx
You are gorgeous and your hair looks amazing. Just wanted to let you know :)
Thank you so much!!
GREAT Video!!!!!!!!! We were vegetarian since the 70's and it was seeing a huge floating garbage island when sailing from California to Hawaii in the 90's that we realize that being green and as off grid as possible would fit best with a plant based/vegan lifestyle. And I know that the majority of tens of thousands of people whom Dr. Dean Ornish and Dr. John McDougall have seen or spoken to, are vegan for health reasons and have not gone back to eating animal products. They both have noted it's over thinking the issue that causes people to give up rather than keep trying. And that people need to realize it can take a good month before a new habit takes root. If you fall down, get up and keep trying. Our veganism is no different than having someone in the family with type 1 diabetes, food allergies. We don't preach we just are vegan. Most non vegans eat more vegan foods than they may realize.
+Beth Grant-DeRoos Vegetarians since the 70s!! that's awesome!! love your story :)
I just found your channel and I'm loving it! I really needed this inspiration, I just became vegetarian in May and am trying to make the transition into veganism (which has proven tough thanks to my meat/dairy/egg loving family). I needed a reminder as to why this is important, so thanks a lot and keep up the great videos :)
Thank you! I've been a vegetarian for about 7 years and I've been thinking about going vegan when I move out. This was really helpful. :D
Yay!! Definitely give it a go! Good luck :)
As someone who has been considering this lifestyle choice for a while now, I appreciate this video. Thanks, and keep e'm coming. Subscribed. :)
The last tip was really helpful for me. I get really upset thinking about all of the bad things in the world.
Yes the world sucks haha but remember that there is also a lot of good!! Thanks for watching xx
I just found you and I really enjoy your videos! For the last three months I tried to eat as less dairy, eggs and meat as possible. Over a month now I stopped eating meat and my next stap is completely stopping consuming dairy products. I need to learn a lot and I have a long way to go, but those kind of videos really help (:
+theofficialxx That's so awesome! Thank you so much for watching. You should try going vegan in January - check out veganuary.com for inspiration. My friends are doing it :)
Great video and you are so pretty with this ulzzang look :D im new to the vegan style and im still re-searching but this was very informative :) x
Another great documentary is called *Lucent*
I watched it on CZcams :)
+TheSUPERHAPPY1 thanks for the suggestion :)
+TheSUPERHAPPY1 - Yeah, i ended up watching it on CZcams the same week i finally discovered - and decided to sit down and watch - Earthlings. They're both completely no-flinches allowed: here's the full truth your mamma and your teachers never told u about where meat comes from these days.
Anyway, Lucent is from Australia, and focuses on the industrial pig industry there, though concludes with hidden camera footage from other animal livestock sectors too. Similarly to Earthlings, it is really wall made; it doesn't have the heavy philosophical quotes throughout, but has ALL the hidden camera footage you don't really want, but really do need to see. Highly recommend both, especially for the tough guys who profess not to care about cute cuddly furry animals.
You're so right about the mindset.. I was vegetarian for years (17) and veganism seemed so hard and I thought I couldn't give up cheese or quark. Now I have eaten vegan food for couple of weeks and feel so stupid. Not hard at all :D. Ok eating out can be a bit challenging but thanks to social media, often other vegans have found out the vegan options already.
I'm not vegan but interested in it and I usually avoid dairy and eggs just due to personal preference and the only thing I've seen as more expensive than the animal based alternative is milk. Meat is so expensive that it just always will be cheaper to be a vegetarian/vegan
thank you! needed this as i am trying to go through my transition to full vegan
Great video!!! I really appreciate this so much. This is exactly what I was looking for. I'm a newbie in the community of veganism, BUT I'm so enthusiastic and determined. Tips and favorite vegan snacks would be greatly appreciated!
Is it completely necessary to watch documentaries? I am 100% convinced on being vegan and I don't really want to see the graphic images in the documentaries because it really bothers me. I know the main three reasons I am vegan: ethics, environment, health without watching any docos!
Not if you don't want too! If your convinced then there's not much need :)
The best speech you'll ever here and 101 reasons to go vegan aren't graphic. It's just good to have that information under your belt(:
Thanks everyone!!
+daynac4a If you are convinced and you know, then no, you probably don't need to watch the documentaries. I'm mainly speaking about people that don't fully understand the repercussions of purchasing and consuming animal products. I also can't watch the graphic stuff any more - so I don't. No need to preach to the converted :)
+Cheap Lazy Vegan Thank you! I'm loving your channel by the way
You're very knowledgeable and comforting :) PS your makeup is on fleek here! haha
+Finding Fay hahaha thank you!
Great video, Tks for posting. Just past my first year anniversary being vegan and am still watching and learning. When some asks if am vegan? I always answer, I am being the best vegan I can be. Love that you said not to get too hung up:)
Wow I loved this video so much! I always feel bad if at my college I don't have a vegan option and I have to eat some type of animal product.... Also I love how you talked about the positivity part, so well-said!
the biggest thing stopping me is that i love going out to eat with all my friends and there are so few reasonably priced vegan options. but when i'm not out i eat almost completely vegan! (i still haven't switched fully to vegan cheeses and occasionally have an egg -- i've cut down though). it's a longer-term goal for me.
Thank you! You're one of the few vegan youtubers who is still making videos about veganism! Loved it!
Haha thank you so much =)
I found your channel through the happy pear, and I love your content!
Thanks for your documentary and video suggestions I want to watch them all! I have no intention on going vegan but as a nutritionist I'm always interested and on the quest for more knowledge on various healthy lifestyles and eating preferences
Awesome that you are open minded :) Thanks for watching!!
Hi I adore your vegan reciepes and you.
I am Korean american women who just went vegan and loving it.
I am so lucky I found you on the net.
Because, one of my concern was how am I going to create all my favorite Korean dishes vegan.
You make it look so easy and more interesting.
Thank You!!!!!!
Anna from Rochester,NY
Best tips! Never would have thought of these. Thank you!!
These are the tips I always tell people! Lol especially for them to take it slow because it can be VERY overwhelming. And also I think it's very important for them to have a basic understanding of nutrition. You'd be surprised how many people don't know what our macronutrients are and that's just because they don't have the education on it so it's harder for them because they don't know what the difference is between good carbs or bad carbs for example. I got asked what a carb was once so yeah it takes time and patience.
+VeganMadeYeezy There definitely needs to be more education about this stuff. It's sad how little we know about what we are putting into our bodies!! thank you so much for watching xx
Yeah exactly! No problem :)
I absolutely love you! I love all your videos thank you so much for helping me on my journey you are the first CZcams person I started following when I started my vegan journey and I've been watching your vidios littereally since you joined CZcams keep up the good work and thank for all the inspiration and showing me new things to eat. 💙
I've been a vegetarian for 6 months and I've been thinking about transitioning to a vegan simply because I hate the way animals are used so cruelly just for peoples benefit. still thinking about it but I will definitely educate my self more first so I know my reasons. thankyou so much for the tips ☺
While I TOTALLY respect and understand the MANY reasons to go vegan, I'm very curious as to why so many vegans say "health reasons are not enough". I have to respectfully disagree. If everyone is sick and dying, who is going to be left to even fight for the animals or the environment? I feel that your own health and the health of your friends and family is extremely important so that you empower others to spread the message. Heart disease, cancer, diabetes, etc. are wiping out humanity at disturbing rates. If we can save more human lives, should that not in turn lead to more people being alive and well for activism?
Because people who go vegan for health reasons usually quit
I'm beginner vegetarian but I try to look in a vegan way to put stuff together I'm getting the vege meats and I put in a wrap I add spinach bell pepper and celery I'm just experimenting right now transitioning
I have been a vegan for a month and I do not think I will ever go back.
Did you go back?!
+Joe Crockenberg vegan for life. ❤️🐮🐷🐶🐔🐧🐴🐗🐺🐝🦀🦂🐡🐊🐘🐿🐇🦃
Taylor Cheyenne How hard was it at first?
+Joe Crockenberg it was easy for me because I just moved out from my parents house. So I didn't have to deal with other people buying and making my food so it was all just me making the choices for me. The only thing that was "hard" was making sure milk is not in the things I'm buying because it is really common. And when I went out to eat with my friends and they didn't know I was vegan yet, that was something new to navigate for me. Other than that it was easy for me. :)
Is anyone vegan for environmental reasons? Animal products take so many resources to make!
Leyna Stemle I'm vegan for every reason there is! I love the Earth and I love animals. I also want to take advantage of my health and build good karma.
Leyna Stemle I started because of environmental reasons! My resolve got stronger when I watched documentaries about the ethics, and I saw the health impact. But the crux of it was always environmental for me.
Leyna Stemle that was the third thing that made me fully transition into a vegan diet. Watching cowspiracy changed everything.
Just subscribed! 😊😊😊 been a vegetarian for 3 years and it's time to go vegan!!!!!!!!!!!! Loved your video I'm excited to watch more! :)
watching cowspiracy now, wow. never saw this one before. thanks for the great info.
I totally agree with education to helping this lifestyle stick! I've seen tons of people watch only one documentary, go vegan, and then quit 2 days later.
+Sarah Rosenfelder Yes, this is why sometimes I think it's even better to make a "slower" transition than jumping straight into it. Sometimes, for some people. Thank you for watching xx
Cheap Lazy Vegan Agreed! Making it stick is what counts! :)
I really enjoy your approach and wish you every success as a CZcamsR. I was vegetarian for 11 years and have just started being Vegan. I am feeling really good about it and am excited to try your recipies. You mentioned London.....Ontario? You sound Canadian, like me.
+Valrita Fournier that's awesome!! oh and I live in London, UK :) I am definitely Canadian but i'm here on a working holiday :) thank you for your comment
+Cheap Lazy Vegan Thanks for responding. I hope you are working in communications, because your potential is great.
Today is my first day but i'm really excited about my journey!
+Ohthatsally yayyy!! :)
Thanks for giving such practical advice! I don't have to eat 50 bananas a day!! Thanks for being transparent too
I love your videos! I'm going vegan mainly because of the animals but I'm also allergic to many things such as dairy products, wheat, gluten, and of course meats... It's really hard to find things that are 100 percent gluten free and vegan in grocery stores :/ I've gotten rid of everything in my diet but fish because I like sushi... I know, I know, I'm getting better! Your videos are giving me a lot of great ideas for recipes because I love to cook. I'm trying to get rid of fish right now :) I love you girl thank you
*in my diet
I love your videos and tips on veganism! Thanks so much!
I really love this video! So informative and true!
Watching earthlings alone made me vegan. main reason was for the animals, but also going vegan helped me with my IBS-C a LOT. And helped me with losing weight.
Also with my EDNOS & generally I feel happier, healthier and more energetic even tho I have fibromyalgia
Love this video ! It helpme a lot ! I'm in a slow transition ínto veganism. 😊
Earthlings was so sad. that's why I'm doing my research now.
These are amazing tips. just found you, thanks for what you do!
+Jenn Del Bosque awww thank you for your support
So I decided to watch earthlings trailer, got as far as them skinning the bird ALIVE. Nope nope nope. Aside from the argument for veganism, just from a what the perspective, how the hell does that happen, both legality/regulations, and the individual doing it. Just beyond belief. Stepping majorly closer in my journey definitely. On the other hand, don't you wish you could unsee some things? that trailer definitely the top of my list
Such an Amazing and inspirational video, at least for me
I totally agree!
+Nikki Smith thank you!
"Stop focusing on what you cant eat, focus on what you can eat!"
I agree with educating myself.cuz,sometime people on vegan diet don't know much about veganism(why vegan is important for earth,how veganism impact on what...)u know,Japanese still don't know much about vegan.so,I can't educate others.however,I can educate myself and it's sustainable!
I've been a for almost 6 years and am very excited to go vegan thank you so much for the tips!
I went vegan because of my health! If you have serious health issues nothing in the world will make you go back to eating normal, once you feel the difference in your body after eating healthy for a while and watch the symptoms rapidly go away!! What is challenging to me is to find vegan recipes that have no oil!!! If you know any sources where I could get some oil free recipes, please share! :)
I think there are lots of vegans that do no oil! Or you can alter recipes for no oil :) I would just search up oil-free recipes on google! =)
Daniela Calin Caitlyn Shoemaker is a CZcams who makes vegan and oil free recipes! She's awesome. Look her up.
Actually, Earthlings is not available for free anymore. They couldn't afford to give it away and continue to make other movies like Unity which just came out and is awesome. They're trying to get the full movie deleted from yt. Maybe delete the link? I'm all for cheap but Shaun Monson put a lot of blood, sweat, and tears into Earthlings and I hate seeing someone else profit off it. Excellent tips, though!
I think it should be free to watch. It shouldn't be about the money, it was supposed to be about the animals. Making people pay for something that isn't exactly desirable to watch will drive off ALOT of people that might have watched it on CZcams on a lazy day just to see what the hype is about.
+Narissa Howell I understand what you're saying, but you have to understand that that is his job. Do you work for free, or do you expect to be paid? I can't afford to work for free and I imagine he and his team can't either. People shouldn't expect everything to be free all the time.
Hi I love your videos and they've really inspired me to become vegan I've watched forks over knives etc and been thinking about becoming vegan for agessss now but my mum and dad are so against it. my mum forces me to eat meat no matter how much I refuse I haven't even mentioned becoming vegan because I know exactly what they'd say. I really don't know what to do I try to eat vegan whenever I can (usually breakfast and lunch unless I go out with my family) but I can't stand having to eat all these cruelty products anymore I feel sick whenever my family forces me to eat them and no matter how much I try and talk to my mum she won't listen and says I'm going through 'a stupid phase' I really don't know what to do.
+Lauren Lane Just eat what you want to eat, and don't eat what you don't want to eat. I wouldn't make it a big issue off it with your mum. When out with the family, just get a plate of chips or something. And if push comes to shove eventually, just stand your ground, stick to your guns and say it makes you sick to eat meat, and sooner or later, your opinions and beliefs will be respected. It may not be easy to fight this battle, but nothing important in life is ever easy, but you WILL win, and you will feel happier and so much better about yourself! Best of luck, and God bless you!
the positive part is my problem. I'm just natually a negetive person. constantly thinking of all the horrible things in the world.
+Jerry Orta you're right, there are so many horrible things in the world. But there are also positives!! It's all about the mindset :)
This video is great, very useful !! :)
Literally perfect timing
+ryan smith awesome!!
What's your hair color, please? I'm looking for a cruelty free brand that gives me that color!
Brilliant video!👍🏼
I think "the best speech you'll ever hear" and "101 Reasons to go vegan" really similar but I find the second has a better presentation
Do you possibly have any advice on going vegan as a teenager, and what to do when your entire family eats meat/foods with animal products? Or at least how to maintain a vegan style around school food.. Any advice appreciated
Hi there. I'm currently transitioning to Vegan. My advice is to stay positive. Maybe go with ur parents to the grocery store & help select healthier food options. And for school, maybe u could pack ur lunch. I know that's what I have to do for work, since there's really not many healthy food choices there. Pack snacks of fruits, veggies, granola. Make it fun & mix it up. Good luck!!!!
+A.C. D Thank you :)
+Artemis ayyy U're wlcm
this is so true I have enjoyed learning to cook plant based dishes and they taste better than a meat
I know we should eat LOTS of food, but it's too much. When I see some of your "what I eat in a day" videos I think I could never eat so much food, I'm not hungry enough for it! But I don't want to have a lack of nutrients :// I think I'll have to make an effort to eat more xb
I think everyone's realizing that intuitive eating is the way to go :P
you passed Well maybe, but I'm a little scared of not making the right choices...
+TheAvrilLavigneProject haha do I eat that much?? LOL I didn't think I eat that much. Everyone's appetite and everyone's capacity is different though. I would say eat when you are hungry and stop when you are full; carry snacks around with you because you might get hungry more frequently. It's only if you start feeling super tired/low energy that you might need to consider how much you are eating.
+TheAvrilLavigneProject haha do I eat that much?? LOL I didn't think I eat that much. Everyone's appetite and everyone's capacity is different though. I would say eat when you are hungry and stop when you are full; carry snacks around with you because you might get hungry more frequently. It's only if you start feeling super tired/low energy that you might need to consider how much you are eating.
+Cheap Lazy Vegan Yeah, I guess you're right. Thank you for the advice, I'll make sure I follow it! ^-^
Can you recommend a documentary that is informative yet isn't graphic? I really love learning about veganism and vegetarianism, but seeing blood and seeing animals being tortured really saddens me. 😭
I'm slowly trying to go vegetarian, but want to learn more about veganism without seeing visuals of animals being tortured. 😢
101 reasons to go vegan(: it's on CZcams
+MeganIsSoSmiley Awesome that you're learning about veganism :) I think it's important to see the graphic stuff though, because it's the reality of what we're consuming. But I do get that it's difficult to watch. All the documentaries and videos I've mentioned, other than Earthlings, are not graphic. Cowspiracy is a great one that you should check out :)
'forks over knives' for nutrition info., 'what the health' tells what the meat/dairy industry doesn't tell you. Don't watch Earthings....way, way graphic.
You're awesome. Thank you for this. xxS
Love your channel! Is pasta considered a whole food? I didn't realize.
+Nikki Smith it's not , I totally lied. LOL. It's not a whole food but it's better than most junk foods, imo :)
Great info!!
Awesome tips! Thank you :)
+Laura Castillejos thank you :)
Hey do you have any advice for me because I'm only 13 and no one else in my family is even considering veganism but I'm already vegetarian and I want to be vegan but I'm not sure where to start please help!
YellowPanda okay so I am not vegan yet today has been my full day ad a vegan. I went vegetarian 10 months ago and I was vegan off and on. Make sure you do your research on why your going vegan and make sure you eat enough! your parents are going to probably be against it (mine were) do not push veganism on them! it will only make them angry. Tell them all the good things about veganism and how healthy it is. maybe even watcha. documentary with them.
I disagree with what you said about eating vegan for only health reasons. My reason for being vegan isn't an ethical one but a health one. And it's my health that keeps me accountable. It's wanting to be here for my family that keeps me accountable. Its being a role model of health to my friends and family that keeps me accountable. It's my being an encouragement to those who are also trying to become healthy that keeps me accountable. I love animals, but they aren't what motivates me because I'm motivated by seeing others get healthy. So, there's more facets to veganism than just ethical.
such a helpful video! thank you!
+Mitziiiiiiiiii thank YOU for watching :)
Thanks for that!
+LadyArtemis114 Thanks for watching :)
What video or documentary has no graphic detail because I have seen all that and it upsets me too much. I know what goes on, I.e what happens to male chicks 😓
What are your opinions on breads, wraps, and hummus foods??
oh don't get me wrong I LIVE off of hummus hahaha i was just wondering if its good to eat on a daily!
+Lauren King love them ;)
Great video! Thank you!
+The V Word Thank YOU :)
Good points!
+Purely Plant Based thank you!!
Lol I have the 101 reasons in the up next thing when i was was watching this
could you recommend any uk based vegan youtubers?
Watch "what in the health" on Netflix it covers absolutely everything!!!! ❤️
Beer is vegan.
And for those that drink wine, unless stated they aren't vegan as the wine is filtered through isinglass - dried fish bladders.
Fish bladders, that's so weird.
+Delilah Winchester why on earth do they do that????
I know it is something that you would think is vegan, regardless of brand. I genuinely have no idea why they use isinglass at all. I am guessing it is cheap 😞
Delilah Winchester guess so... doesn't make any sense but neither do a lot of things.
I really want to try transitioning to veganism, but I go to boarding school, so it's going to be really hard because I can't plan my meals. Does anyone have any tips?
Does your school offer vegetarian options? I think they're required otherwise that's discrimination! I think for as long as you're in boarding school you'll just have to go for vegetarian! Because not eating meat and still eating eggs/dairy is still a great contribution, depending on your will power becoming a vegan will be difficult, I'm transitioning now and I've stopped eating beef and pork entirely. I know it's not a lot but it's only been almost two months and after that I'm going to try and give up dairy and fish. As long as you're contributing it's better than nothing!
very good tips!
+PestoderCholera thank you!! :)
OMG...the pumpkin chili from Thug Kithen's Eat Like You Give a Fuck is AMAZING!!!! There is so much variety out there.
The thing I struggle with are my dogs...what to feed them. The vet has them on 3/4 veg & fruits and 1/4 meat. I am thinking it is OK to feed them protein in the form of beans. I am still researching that. I don't want to buy animal products anymore. Period.
+TheyWhirleyGirl I've heard of lots of people feeding their dogs a vegan diet, but I'm unsure of the details. I'm sure there are some resources online about it though! :) and pumpkin chili sounds amazing
What beauty products/makeup products do you use that are cruelty free? I live in the uk too and not many of our drugstore brands are 100% cruelty free which sucks :/
+Pandapop I'm still working on veganising my makeup/beauty collection. I know that Superdrug has a vegan and cruelty free makeup and beauty range though, so I've been using some of their products :) I haven't tried any of their makeup stuff yet, but I will soon! I also like eyeslipsface for cheap makeup products - they are also 100% vegan.
+Cheap Lazy Vegan Thank you so much for the reply. Your videos are helping me a lot with veganism. It's good to see other people with the same views as you :3
I don't work for any of these companies, just recommending based on my personal experience :.faith in nature, green people, Weleda, dr hauskhka, jasön, levara, and many more. You do have to check individual products within ranges though cos some products may not be vegan. But all as far as I'm aware are cruelty free and most are organic .
#1 - > me : OK, that's what I am already doing
#2 - > yea, I kind of do that already
#3 - > OUCH, IT'S GONNA BE HARD
you are da bomb! 👍😁
love this video... great tips. you always look pretty. I do it , for animals, planet. and I can't watch graphic video's like that. It will give my night mares.. and I get the point about animal abuse. all of that. I love animals, why would I want to eat them. I love fruit and veggies.. and grains.
+melissa salisbury Thank you so much :) Yeah, the graphic videos are tough but that's what got me to go vegan. Different things work for different people.
Do you use vegan makeup?
I want to become a vegan but I don't know how I Will get in protein. I don't like eating animal products and want to change
protein is in plenty of veggies. you can get just as much from that.
+Tilde Bergström All plant and vegetable products contain protein. A plate of beans contains as much protein as a plate full of steak!
if you did your research like step 1 you'd know you can get protein from all kids of food
There's plenty of ways to get protein! Nuts are a good source too! Lots of things add up to enough protein!
Pasta tree...
Did veganism effect your period because that is my biggest worry!
+Erin Beattie Not at all!! I don't think that's very common. Maybe if you do very high carb and very low fat, although I haven't looked too much into it, as I've never had the issue.
haha I always laugh so hard when I hear vegan people eat too less.. Ive gained 10kg because I went vegan, haha its just because vegan food is so freakin delicious!
+mrs69cm haha I also had an experience, where I gained like 5 pounds in a month cause I kept baking so much vegan treats.... then i stopped baking cause it was getting out of control LOL
What is your opinion on Vegan Gains? If you respond, I will subscribe.
lol he's not my cup of tea to be honest, but he seems to be doing pretty well for himself here, so I guess some people love him.
Lol yeah, he's an acquired taste I suppose. Subscribed!